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PostgraduateMA

Translation and Interpreting (extended)

Swansea University
Swansea, Wales
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2 yearsDuration
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Course Overview

Offered by Swansea University, the MA Translation and Interpreting (extended) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in computing and information technology. Based in Swansea, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time and part-time structure. The Extended MA in Translation and Interpreting (MATI) is a uniquely specialised variant of our Professional Translation course, with an emphasis on interpreting skills. It develops you from an excellent foreign language speaker into a successful professional linguist. Your advanced translation studies will focus on general, administrative and technical text types, interpreting and training in industry-standard computer-assisted translation tools. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £29,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Interpreting Theory and Practice
Specialised Translation: Technical and Administrative Texts
Computer-Assisted Translation Tools
Audiovisual Translation and Subtitling
Terminology Management and Lexicography
Simulated Translation Bureau
Machine Translation and Post-Editing
Dissertation or Extended Translation Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

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💼 Employment Breakdown

58%Working
19%Studying
17%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
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About Swansea University

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